David O. Russell, writer-director of the film "Silver Linings Playbook," will be honored at the International Bipolar Foundation's annual gala, to be held Saturday, May 10, from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel's Magnolia Room.

The 2012 film centers on a bipolar man determined to win back his wife upon his release from a psychiatric hospital and his relationship with a young widow who promises to help. It received eight Academy Awards nominations, with Jennifer Lawrence winning the Best Actress award for her performance as Tiffany, the widow.

The Estancia is located at 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road. For further information, call (858) 750-5873.